Planner/Estimator - Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.
Bremerton, WA 98337
About the Job
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE
Reviews Automated Work Requests (AWRs) and writes specifications and changes for work items. Develops detailed accurate labor and material estimates for shipboard/shop work and repairs to be accomplished on Government and Commercial vessels using drawings and specifications and on-site ship checks for interference and access problems. Solicits and evaluates subcontractor price quotations.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)
Typically has a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years directly related experience, or six (6) years directly related experience.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience):
- Must be familiar with working in a Navy ship repair environment.
- Knowledge of shipboard nomenclature.
- Advanced MS Excel Proficiency
- Experience and knowledge of shipboard systems, equipment, spaces, and configuration, as well as labor and material costs necessary to perform repairs, upgrades, alterations, and maintenance to same.
- Make decisions concerning the interpretation of work item specifications. Write inquiries to customers, as required, for clarification of requirements.
- Must possess expert ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines or groups and resolve planning conflicts.
- Must possess the ability to read drawings, blueprints, standard items, and specifications of work items.
- Must have a working knowledge of Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) Planning and Execution Modules.
- Track ongoing work and repairs for feedback on material and man-hour estimating effort using all cost reports and purchase order data available, plus on-site observations and direct interface with key production personnel. Able to retrieve data from computers and archives.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Use a computer to store and retrieve information to aid in preparing labor, subcontractor, and material cost estimates. Able to access the system and work with various programs to assist with the development of the estimate into a proper bid format.
- Work may require assignment to offsite locations.
- Availability to work extended and weekend hours as needed.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Planning and Estimating Manager and interfaces with Production Management, Scheduling, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and the customer. Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks within guidelines provided by the Department Manager. This position has no direct reports.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create NMD availabilities, Work Specifications, and Estimates.
- Use expertise, experience, and all data available to develop, issue, and distribute assigned planning documents, procedures, and work items by all applicable instructions and directives.
- Develop a comprehensive estimate of costs that will provide the Company with all necessary costs and information needed to perform the job.
- Participate in job site inspections and ship checks to verify technical information.
- Identification of all cost elements necessary for the execution of work requirements including production trade man-hours, subcontracts, rentals, and materials.
- Prepare requisitions for subcontracts, rentals, and materials to support proposal pricing.
- Interface with Subcontracts Group to resolve technical and schedule issues with subcontractors.
- Prepare work breakdown structures to support proposal submittals and negotiations.
- Establish execution approach for work requirements with project and production management.
- Work closely with Production and Schedulers to ensure all information is represented appropriately to produce an integrated schedule.
- Resolution of technical and schedule issues with contracts, project, and production management.
- Awareness of NASSCO’s “Standards and Business Conduct” and abiding by the instructions and guidelines outlined in the standard.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Accurate, timely, and complete work specifications and estimates in support of execution.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE
Cell Phone, Desktop Computer, Dual Monitor, CAC, or Smart Card Reader.
PLANNER/ESTIMATOR UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation. Must have a reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required. Must be able to gain access to all private and government work locations and or vessels. Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be familiar with working in an environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment. These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT ADRIAN @ 619-856-1230
Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.
Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.
About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.:
Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high performing talent who are passionate in what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture, is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.
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